Index on Censorship joined a protest of solidarity outside of the Saudi embassy in London to call for the release of blogger Raif Badawi
Raif Badawi’s wife leads calls for his release at Saudi embassy in London
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CATEGORY: Middle East and North Africa
Bahrain: Nabeel Rajab hospitalised and denied bail
One of the Bahraini activist’s two trials has been postponed until 30 May as court rules to further extend his imprisonment
Royal Windsor Horse Show must “sever ties” with Bahraini king over executions and blackmail
The Royal Windsor Horse Show should sever ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain, say five rights groups
Bahrain: NGOs express concern over arrest of photojournalist Sayed Ahmed Salman al-Mousawi
We, the undersigned, express our deep concern with the government of Bahrain’s continued targeting of journalists, which further restricts free press and expression in the country
Bahrain: Wa’ad calls for solidarity against its dissolution
The opposition group is facing dissolution and is calling on political and human rights organisations worldwide to offer solidarity
Bahrain: Global leaders must speak out against human rights abuses
Index on Censorship is deeply concerned about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of expression and human rights in Bahrain.
#IndexAwards2017: Jensiat illustrates cyber security and sexuality in Iran
With public sexual health awareness low, the three people behind Jensiat, an online graphic novel, saw an opportunity to link the issue with cyber security
#IndexAwards2017: Breaking the Silence brings Hebron to Tel Aviv
For exposing the realities of life in the Occupied Territories, Breaking the Silence has faced a barrage of attacks from the government
Bahrain: Opposition figure faces charges for free speech
Bahrain's decision to file charges against Ebrahim Sharif underscores the country's tactical use of judicial harassment to suppress freedom of speech. Ebrahim Sharif, the former secretary-general of the secular opposition group National Democratic...
Lindsey Hilsum: The danger of reporting behind the lines
In the summer 2016 issue of Index on Censorship magazine award-winning journalist Lindsey Hilsum asks if reporters should still be heading to warzones.